Free Classic Charcoal resume template

A traditional single-column layout with serif headings — the safest, most ATS-friendly format. Nothing fancy to confuse a parser, everything where a recruiter expects it.

Great for conservative industries (finance, law, healthcare, government) and anyone who wants a clean, no-risk resume that reads well on every system.

What you get

• 100% free — no signup, no paywall
• No watermark, ever
• ATS-friendly, single-source layout
• Export to PDF or DOCX
• Edit in your browser — done in minutes

How it works

1. Click “Use this template” and fill in your details — or upload an existing CV to auto-fill.
2. Tweak the wording; add your photo if you want one.
3. Download as PDF or DOCX. No signup, no watermark.